There are different types of IELTS tests you can take. IELTS can help you move around the world, get the job you've always wanted or just demonstrate that you have improved your English.
The test you should choose depends on what you want to do.
Broadly speaking, there are two test types you can choose from:
Before choosing your IELTS test type, make sure to check which test you need with the organisations you are applying to.
Professor O’Sullivan is the founding president of the UK Association of Language Testing and Assessment and holds honorary and visiting chairs at the Universities of Reading and Roehampton in the UK and the University of Technology MARA (Kuala Lumpur) and at the University of Lisbon. His recent work includes the development and validation of a new business to business language test called Aptis.
In 2016 Professor O’Sullivan was awarded fellowship of the Academy of Social Science.
Dr Dunlea works on a range of language test development and validation projects for assessment systems designed and developed by the British Council. He also collaborates on projects with researchers and organisations internationally. He joined the British Council in 2013, and was previously Chief Researcher at the Eiken Foundation of Japan, a not-for-profit organization which develops and administers EFL examinations in Japan. He has 25 years of experience working in EFL education, first as a teacher, then in test development and production and assessment research.
If you’re planning to pursue higher education or are looking for professional opportunities in English-speaking countries, the IELTS Academic test is probably a good fit for you. It uses more academic language and assesses whether you have the readiness to begin studies or training.
IELTS Academic is available on computer at our test centres, as well as remotely through IELTS Online.
If you are aiming to study at a level below a degree, work in English-speaking countries or your own country, or immigrate to an English-speaking country, the IELTS General Training test is the right choice for you.
IELTS General Training is available on computer.
UK: University of Plymouth - Plymouth, England
Türkiye: Toyed - Teknoloji Oyunlaştırma ve Eğitim Derneği - Uşak
Butterfly uniquely combines ecological learning with creativity and technology to deepen emotional engagement with the climate crisis. By connecting local knowledge with global collaboration, the project builds an inclusive, imaginative pathway toward environmental and social change via augmented reality (AR) and GAME
Cherry Gough took up the post of Director British Council Turkey, based in Ankara, in November 2017. She has a background in ELT, was a senior lecturer in English in China and Professor of Applied Linguistics at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poland. She joined the British Council in 1995. As Deputy Director ELT, she led on ELT Innovation and the promotion of UK ELT through British Council's global networks. She was awarded an OBE in 2016 in recognition of her work in Libya between 2010 and 2014.
Dr. Clark’s field of expertise is the assessment of English as a second/foreign language (EFL). She has published several books on GEPT test preparation and has presented in conferences around the world. She worked as an EFL teacher and teacher trainer before specialising in language assessment. Her research interests include performance-based testing, teaching and assessing writing, validity of speaking tests, and task complexity.
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